Mother Butter's offers casual, Southern fare

“We do a little bit well, not a whole lot of lousy,” says the owner of a new downtown Hendersonville restaurant. Mother Butter's, at 123 Fifth Ave. E., opened recently for lunch.

By Mark SchulmanTimes-News Staff Writer

“We do a little bit well, not a whole lot of lousy,” says the owner of a new downtown Hendersonville restaurant.Mother Butter's, at 123 Fifth Ave. E., opened recently and provides a wide range of salads, sandwiches and more during the lunch hours of 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. The restaurant's hours may expand in the future. “We concentrate on quality,” owner Suni McMath said of the eatery that sits next to City Hall.McMath was once in the interior design business and then opened a restaurant in upstate South Carolina. Recently she made the decision to start Mother Butter's. “What can I say,” McMath said. “Hendersonville is one of the greatest little towns anywhere.”Her philosophy to ensure her new business is successful is to understand the community and be flexible.“We want to learn what people like by listening to the customers,” McMath said. “We have to come at things with sincerity.” She categorizes the menu as refined comfort cuisine with an emphasis on healthy food from local distributors.On Sundays, McMath puts out a family-style menu on the restaurant's Facebook page. One recent menu included chicken cordon bleu, fried catfish and more. The Sunday menu will change weekly, and McMath will post the meal the previous day.McMath said she is fortunate to serve her customers.“There is a sense of honor and privilege in serving people,” she said.Reach Mother Butter's at 828-595-9133 or visit the restaurant's Facebook page for hours of operation. Reach Schulman at 828-694-7890 or mark.schulman@blueridgenow.com.